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Liege vs Ruler - What's the difference?

liege | ruler |

As nouns the difference between liege and ruler

is that liege is a free and independent person; specifically, a lord paramount; a sovereign while ruler is a (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure.

As an adjective liege

is sovereign; independent; having authority or right to allegiance.

As a proper noun Liège

is a province in Wallonia, Belgium.

liege

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A free and independent person; specifically, a lord paramount; a sovereign.
  • The subject of a sovereign or lord; a liegeman.
  • Adjective

    (-)
  • Sovereign; independent; having authority or right to allegiance.
  • a liege lord
  • * Tennyson
  • She looked as grand as doomsday and as grave; / And he, he reverenced his liege lady there.
  • Serving an independent sovereign or master; bound by a feudal tenure; obliged to be faithful and loyal to a superior, as a vassal to his lord; faithful; loyal.
  • a liege''' man; a '''liege subject
  • (obsolete, legal) Full; perfect; complete; pure.
  • (Burrill)

    ruler

    English

    (ruler)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A (usually rigid), flat, rectangular measuring or drawing device with graduations in units of measurement; a rule; a straightedge with markings; a measure.
  • A person who rules or governs; a person who exercises dominion or controlling power over others.
  • Usage notes

    In American English, the word "ruler" is often used specifically to refer to such a measuring device that is one foot (12 inches) long. Used in contrast with "yardstick" and "meter stick."

    Synonyms

    * (measuring instrument) rule.

    Hyponyms

    * duke * emperor * Highness * king * queen * grand duke * prince * princess * monarch * tyrant * See also